Threads to launch a desktop version
Threads is coming to the desktop, and that is some big news for a lot of users. The information about the web version of Threads was made known by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the weekend. Mark said “Search and web are coming in the next few weeks,” he tweeted, saying he’s “excited about the team’s pace of shipping.” A couple of weeks ago, Threads welcomed a “Following Tab” feature, which was one of those features that was in very high...
Threads rolls out the “Following” tab
Credit: 9to5google Threads is starting to look like the app we all wanted. Threads started off at launch almost empty—a lot of the regular features you would expect a Twitter competitor to have were lacking. Now, things appear to be changing for the better; a new “Following” tab feature is rolling out to users. This is one feature Twitter is trying to kill off, much to the dislike of its users. With the new Following tab, your feed...
Meta blocks EU users from accessing Threads through VPN
People in Europe interested in signing up for Meta’s new Threads app may have to wait a little longer. While millions of people in 100 countries can already access Threads, those in Europe are restricted for privacy reasons. Meta has confirmed that Threads will not work in Europe for those using virtual private network (VPN) to sign up. According to social media expert Matt Navarra, content, notifications, and profiles will not load...
Meta introduces Threads beta program for Android users
A couple of days after launching Threads in 100 countries, Meta has launched a beta program for Android users. Interested users can sign up for the program and gain early access to new features. That said, there is an increased risk when downloading an unstable build. Threads obviously has a long way to go, and despite attracting over 70 million users in 48 hours of release, it still lacks some basic features. Of notable mention...
Twitter threatens Meta with a lawsuit over Threads
Twitter has threatened to sue Meta over its new Threads app. Threads, which was launched over 24 hours ago across the iOS and Android operating systems, is a text-based social app that works similarly to Twitter. Twitter is accusing Meta of poaching former employees to create the new platform. As of press time, Threads had passed over 70 million sign-ups, and there seems to be no slowing down in terms of the numbers. Shortly...
Instagram’s Threads goes live in 100 countries
Meta has officially launched its much-talked-about text-based standalone app, Threads. Threads is the Twitter clone that the world has pretty much been waiting for, and it seems to have launched in a big way. As of last count, Threads already had 30 million users, a record considering it’s been barely 18 hours since it was launched on Android and iOS. It is pretty obvious that Threads is and will continue to attract millions of...